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Definition of incompletion

incompletion

/ˌɪnkəmˈpliːʃən/
in · com · ple · tion
Adverb:incompletely
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Plural:incompletions
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Adjective:incomplete
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• noun

1

The state or condition of not being finished, whole, or accomplished.

Example

"The sudden loss of funding left the research project in a state of incompletion."

2

North American In gridiron football, a forward pass that is not caught by any player before touching the ground or going out of bounds.

Example

"The quarterback's third consecutive incompletion forced the team to punt on fourth down."

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• Rhymes for incompletion

• Nearby Words

incomplete
incompletely
incompleteness
incompletion
incomprehensible
incomprehensibly
incomprehension

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the prefix 'in-' (meaning 'not') and 'completion', which ultimately derives from the Latin verb 'complēre', meaning 'to fill up' or 'to fulfill'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Incompletion. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/incompletion
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